Snowfall forecasts have increased for a winter storm expected to blanket New Jersey with widespread areas of 4 to 8 inches of snow. Winter storm warning areas were expanded early Sunday and a state of emergency is in effect. National Weather Service and AccuWeather

Winter storm warnings have been issued for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with the entire region bracing for snow.

The region is expecting a winter storm Sunday afternoon, with snow totals hitting up to 8 inches in parts of New Jersey. Winter storm warnings and advisories go into effect at 1 p.m. Sunday and last through 4 a.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches for parts of 8 New Jersey counties where the heaviest snow is expected Sunday.